<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Chapter 855 ying Matchmaker</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">As Jessica and Zachary chatted enthusiastically, the former didn’t forget to express concern for Nathaniel. “Are you cold? Would you like me to fetch a coat for you? The wind is quite strong up here in the mountains. We wouldn’t want you catching a cold.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Nathaniel took a sip of his wine. “I’m not cold. No need.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Seeing his indifference, Zachary began stirring up trouble. “Nathaniel, it’s not every day Ms. Quill serves someone. Don’t embarrass her.”</font></font>Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org.
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Vivian couldn’t tolerate what he said.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Zachary enjoyed ying matchmaker for Nathaniel and Ste in the past, and now, he’s trying to set up Jessica with Nathaniel?</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She walked over and smacked the back of Zachary’s head.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Zachary turned around, and upon seeing Vivian. he asked irritably, “What are you doing?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Though he raised his voice, he dared not retaliate.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Come over here,” Vivianmanded.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Zachary was about to stand up and see what she was up to when Jessica chimed in, “Zachary, is this your wife? She looks much safer than those you’ve dated in the past.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Much safer? Is that a way topliment a woman?</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Vivian was no pushover. With a yful smile, she replied, “Oh, you tter me! I’m nowhere near as safe as you are. Just look at you—thin as a reed, t in the front and back. It’s no wonder you haven’t found a boyfriend yet!”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">The color drained from Jessica’s face in an instant.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She had always seen herself as quite attractive, the quintessential girl–next–door. She believed that no man could resist her yful charm. Yet now, Vivian had painted her as someone unable to find a boyfriend.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Zachary, your wife is quite fierce,” Jessicamented.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Zachary had encountered his fair share of women, yet he struggled to navigate theplex subtleties of their interactions. If he truly understood what made a woman pretentious, he wouldn’t have fallen for Ste’s deception in the first ce.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Don’t mind her. She’s always been like that,” Zachary said.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Jessica was taken aback.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She had thought that Zachary would speak up for her, but all he said was “don’t mind her.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Vivian shed her a smug smile. You’re still too green topete with me.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She pulled Zachary aside.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“You’re asking me what’s up? What were you saying to Nathaniel just now?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“I didn’t say much.” Zachary was perplexed.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“That Jessica’s bad news. She’s clearly interested in Nathaniel. And you’re ying matchmaker for them? Are you out of your mind?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Vivian didn’t mind if Jessica’s target was Zachary, but Nathaniel belonged to Cecilia and couldn’t be snatched away by Jessica.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Puzzled, Zachary asked, “Are you serious? She’s just a tomboy. How could she possibly have feelings for Nathaniel?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Vivian’s anger was quelled when she realized he wasn’t intentionally trying to y matchmaker between the two.</font></font>
“Anyway, you always say you’re guilty toward Cecilia, right? Just don’t repeat the foolish thing you did just now,” Vivian warned.
Zachary’s annoyance vanished when Cecilia was mentioned. “Fine. I understand.”
Reflecting on her words, he thought it made sense. After all, Jessica was now an adult. Even though she used to be a little girl, it was important to be mindful of boundaries.
Only then did Vivian let him go.
At that moment, Mason called out, “The barbecue is ready. Come and eat.”
Immediately, Jessica turned to Nathaniel and said, “I’ll go get you some barbecue. Wait for me.”
Before Nathaniel could even say no, Jessica had already made her way to Mason and Sven. “Could you please pack all of these up for me?”
“All these?” Mason was puzzled, “Why do you need so much?”
“I’m bringing it over for Nathaniel,” Jessica stated matter–of–factly. “Is there a problem?”